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Michigan Lottery offers extra chance to win with Straight Back Bonus

By Great Lakes Wire | May 30, 2025

Michigan Lottery Daily 4 players will have an additional opportunity to win cash in June through the Straight Back Bonus promotion.

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Former Michigan house speaker Lee Chatfield faces trial on multiple felony charges

By Great Lakes Wire | May 30, 2025

Today, Lee Chatfield, the former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, has been ordered to stand trial in Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court.

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Attorneys general discuss impact of proposed Medicaid cuts

By Great Lakes Wire | May 30, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have addressed concerns over proposed Medicaid cuts in their podcast, Pantsuits and Lawsuits.

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Unemployment insurance changes may raise small business taxes starting in 2026

By Great Lakes Wire | May 29, 2025

As of April 2, 2025, legislation that increases unemployment insurance benefits and extends benefit weeks has come into effect in Michigan.

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HR's evolving role in organizational change management

By Great Lakes Wire | May 29, 2025

Change is inevitable in the corporate world, encompassing everything from mergers and acquisitions to digital transformations and cultural shifts.

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Attorney General Nessel secures judgment against robocaller John Spiller

By Great Lakes Wire | May 29, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from seven other states, has secured a court ruling against John Spiller, permanently barring him from the telecommunications industry.

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Former Detroit pharmacist charged with unauthorized practice and Medicaid fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | May 29, 2025

Remigius U. Onimo, a former pharmacist from Solon, Ohio, is set to face trial in Ingham County's 30th Circuit Court.

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UIA director testifies on billions lost in COVID-19 unemployment fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | May 28, 2025

The House Oversight Subcommittee on State and Local Assistance Programs recently conducted a hearing to examine the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency's (UIA) management of unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Michigan governor aims for semiconductor plant by 2026

By Great Lakes Wire | May 28, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has urged Michigan to unite in an effort to establish a semiconductor chip assembly plant, also known as a fab, by the end of 2026.

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Michigan ranked 49th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2025

With $284,203 in home loans issued, Michigan ranked 49th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Mississippi announces new members for 2025-2026 Agriculture Youth Council

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2025

The Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the members of the 2025-2026 Mississippi Agriculture Youth Council.

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Oakland County woman wins big with Michigan Lottery's Diamonds & Gold

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2025

An Oakland County woman celebrated her wedding anniversary with an unexpected windfall, winning $2 million from the Michigan Lottery's Diamonds & Gold instant game.

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Michigan attorney general fights federal directives to protect state resources

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2025

Since the Trump Administration assumed office in January 2025, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has been actively challenging federal directives and executive orders that she considers illegal.

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Effective organizational strategy needs a concrete action plan

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2025

Strategy is a critical component for any organization's long-term success, but without a concrete plan, it often remains just an abstract concept.

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First annual Express Golf outing concludes with winners across three divisions

By Great Lakes Wire | May 27, 2025

Fantastic weather and a roster of enthusiastic players contributed to the success of the first annual Express Golf outing.

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Sen. Nesbitt on Tim Walz remarks: 'Rhetoric like this is only meant to incite violence'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 26, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, Senator of Michigan, said recent comments by Tim Walz comparing ICE agents to Nazi police are inflammatory and pose a danger to federal law enforcement.

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Michigan House Republicans oppose Rep. Puri’s stance against bipartisan school safety bill

By Great Lakes Wire | May 26, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have publicly declared their opposition to Representative Ranjeev Puri's stance on a bipartisan school safety bill, which has garnered support from law enforcement.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Michigan employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

By Great Lakes Wire | May 26, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Michigan submitted 34 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Mississippi Egg Marketing Board announces winners of Easter coloring contest

By Great Lakes Wire | May 25, 2025

The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board has announced the winners of its 2025 Easter Coloring Contest.

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Number of VA loans issued in Michigan increased by 32.3% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,547 home loans in Michigan, totaling $723.9 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.